Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's to a wonderful weekend and hearts full of thanks!
The Lost Sisterhood by Anne Fortier (book review)
Oxford lecturer Diana Morgan is an expert on Greek mythology. Her obsession with the Amazons started in childhood when her eccentric grandmother claimed to be one herself—before vanishing without a trace. Diana’s colleagues shake their heads at her Amazon fixation. But then a mysterious, well-financed foundation makes Diana an offer [...]
Author Interview: Julie Arduini
Tis the season, and Julie Arduini is ready with her Christmas novella, Restoring Christmas. Join me as I welcome the holiday season with an interview with Julie. Welcome, and thanks for being here! We're going to start at the beginning with picture books: what was your favorite picture book as [...]
The History of Bees by Maja Lunde (book review)
In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers, weaving a story of their relationship to the bees, to their children, and to one another against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1852. William is a biologist and [...]
Let’s Celebrate!
Every year at this time I write a post about my husband, Yooper Stewart—it’s his birthday, and I love to celebrate it with him! His birthday isn’t the only reason to celebrate this month, though. This is a busy, fun month around our house, and here’s why: Mom’s birthdayHubby’s birthdayNephew’s [...]